PMC Panvel: Municipal Corporation of Panvel

Following more than 20 years of petitions and demands by the citizens, the Maharashtra Government agreed to convert the Panvel Municipal Council to Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) in 2016. The official petition to turn Panvel Municipal Council to Panvel Municipal Corporation was first presented in 1991, which however was delayed. The petition got new life in 2016 owing to the rapid development and urbanization that occurred after 2000. 

This was the first Municipal Corporation in the district of Raigad, and the 9th in the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Area. Other municipal corporations were also established like Thane, Mumbai, Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai, etc. This is also Mahrasthra’s 27th Municipal Corporation. This corporation is led by the Mayor and is responsible for the infrastructure of the city, utility services, commodities, etc. 

What Does the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) Do?

The PMC is in charge of carrying out a number of tasks in the city. The corporation provides a number of services that are essential to the daily functioning of the city. One of the major responsibilities of the Panvel Municipal Corporation is to ensure that the industries are distributed in an organised and sensible manner. Some of the other responsibilities of PMC are as follows:

• Issuing birth and death certificate
• Managing and resolving public grievances 
• Promoting cultural heritage
• Maintaining and developing the infrastructure of the city
• Construction and maintenance of public utilities like streetlights, roads, bridges, etc
• Regulating the water supply for the city
• Regulating the waste management services and maintaining the drainage and sewer systems
• Provide all necessary services to citizens
• Construction of educational institutions like schools and colleges
• Construction and maintenance of community amenities 
• Developing the economic activity of the city by keeping market places in accordance with citizen demands
• Increasing and maintaining the transport and warehousing logistics

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Panvel Municipal Corporation?

The procedure for registration of birth in Panvel is governed by the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969. In accordance with this act, every birth has to be registered with the concerned state authorities within 21 days. Once the details have been registered, the birth certificate will be provided within 5 days of application. The fee for getting a birth certificate ranges from ₹ 25 to ₹ 30. Some of the reasons it’s important to have a birth certificate are as follows:

• It is considered as the most important identity document for applying for other Government issued documents like Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, etc
• It is a must have document while applying for admission in any educational institutions ‘
• The  birth certificate can be used to obtain driving license, passport, marriage certificate, etc
• Your insurance benefits depend on your birth certificate 
• It is an important document required for any property inheritance process

Offline Registration of Birth with PMC

In order to apply for a birth certificate with the PMC, you need to fill an application form which includes various details. The completed form has to be submitted with the PMC within 21 days of birth. The details of the birth will be registered in the state records once all the details have been verified. Some of the information that you will have to provide are as follows:

• Date of birth
• Gender
• Name of child (to be left blank if baby is not named at the time)
• Name of both parents
• Place of birth
• Delivery method
• Weight of the child
• Hospital details
• Completed declaration form

Online Registration of Birth with PMC

The Government of Maharashtra has established an online portal for Panvel Municipal Corporation for easily providing service to the citizens. The portal offers a number of features and benefits for the citizens. You can also apply for a birth certificate on this portal. The following are the steps for applying for a birth certificate on the online portal:

Step 1: Visit the official portal for PMC.

Step 2: Click on ‘Birth and Death Record and Certificate’ on the menu present on the left side of the page.

Step 3: Login using your account credentials. If you are a new user, you can create an account by clicking on ‘General Public Signup’.

Step 4: On the following page click on ‘Add Birth Registration’ under the ‘Birth’ tab on the menu on top of the page.

Step 5: On the resulting page, you need to provide some relevant information like information regarding the child, place of birth, father’s details, mother’s details, and address of the parents. Click on save.

Step 6: On this page, you need to enter more statistical and legal information and click on save to proceed.

Step 7: On this page, you will see a preview of your application. Click submit to complete your application.

Step 8: Take a print out of the application and submit it with the concerned authority.

Documents Required for Birth Certificate Registration

The following are some of the documents required for applying for birth certificate in Panvel Municipal Corporation:

• Identity proof of both the parents
• Marriage certificate
• Proof of birth as issued by the concerned hospital
• Birth certificate/SSC marksheet of both the parents

How to Get a Death Certificate in Panvel Municipal Corporation?

In accordance with the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969, all deaths have to be registered with the concerned state authority. This death has to be registered within 21 days of the event. The following are some of the reasons it is important to get a death certificate:

• The certificate acts as a legal proof stating the cause of death
• The certificate contains information regarding the cause, nature, place, and time of death of the person
• It is a document that relieves the person of any legal or social commitments
• It is an important document required to settle property inheritance 
• This document is required to transfer insurance benefits from the deceased to any family member

Offline Procedure for Obtaining Death Certificate in PMC

Every death occurring in Panvel has to be registered with Panvel Municipal Corporation within 21 days of occurrence.  An application form duly filled and with all the supporting documents have to be submitted with the concerned state authority. The death will be registered in the state records after all the details have been successfully verified. The following are some of the details to be mentioned in the application form:

• Age of the person
• Gender
• Name of Father or Husband
• Information about the time and place of death
• Application purpose 
• Applicant’s relation with the deceased
• Completed declaration form

Online Procedure for Obtaining Death Certificate in PMC

The following is the procedure for getting a death certificate from the official Panvel Municipal Corporation online portal:

Step 1: You need to visit the online Birth and Death Registration portal and login using your credentials.

Step 2: Duly fill all the details required for registration and click on ‘Submit’ to proceed.

Step 3: Take a print out of your application and submit it to the concerned registrar’s office.

Step 4: After you have successfully submitted the application, you will receive a confirmation on your registered email.

Step 5: You will be updated about the application status on your registered email.

Documents Required for Death Registration in PMC

The following are some of the documents that you will be required to furnish in order to register a death in Panvel:

• Declaration of death by a family member or close relative
• Completed application form
• Address proof of the deceased: Voter ID, Utility Bills, Passport, Ration card, etc

How to Get a Marriage Certificate in Panvel Municipal Corporation?

In order to get a marriage certificate in Panvel, you will need to register the marriage with the concerned Registrar’s office. You can either apply for a certificate in person or you can apply for the same online. Let’s take a look at how you can do each of these:

Offline Procedure for Marriage Registration in PMC

In order to get marriage registered the applicant has to approach the concerned Registrar’s office. You have to submit the application along with all the necessary documents required for registration.The application can be obtained from the office. The following is the procedure for applying for a marriage certificate:

Step 1: The application has to be completed and duly signed by both the people. Then the application should be submitted to the concerned authority along with supporting documents.

Step 2: You will then receive a receipt for submission of application. The record will reflect in the state record after all the details have been verified.

Step 3: A date will be scheduled on which the applicants will be required to visit the office to complete registration formalities.

Step 4: On the scheduled date, both parties have to be present along with a Gazetted Officer as a witness to the marriage.

Step 5: The applicants and witnesses are then required to sign on the registry.

In case the marriage has already been solemnized, the certificate will be issued on the same day. In case the application is being submitted before the marriage then the authorities will wait for 30 days before registering, as they wait for objections from the public. The certificate will then be issued on the day of marriage.

Online Procedure for Marriage Registration in PMC

The Following is the Procedure for Applying for a Marriage Certificate Online:

Step 1:You need to visit the official Panvel Municipal Corporation portal and login using your credentials.

Step 2: Here you need to select ‘Marriage Registration’ under the ‘Online Services’ tab.

Step 3: Here you need to select the ‘Marriage Registration and Certificate’ option.

Step 4: This will lead you to an application page, where you are required to enter all the details and upload the documents. Click on ‘Continue’ to proceed.

Step 5: After the application has been successfully submitted, a PDF of the application will be sent to your registered email.

Step 6: You are required to take a print out of the application and be present before the registrar on the scheduled date.

Step 7: Both the parties and witnesses are then required to sign the registry and endorse the marriage.

Documents Required for Marriage Registration in PMC

The following are some of the documents that you will be required to furnish in order to complete marriage registration:

• Completed application duly signed by both husband and wife
• Address proof of both the parties
• Passport size photos
• Copy of identity proof
• Photos of both the parties taken on the day of marriage, in wedding dress. Photos clearly showing the ritual taking place
• Both husband and wife are required to provide separate marriage affidavits
• Date of Birth proof for both the husband and wife
• Aadhaar card
• Invitation card
• Three witnesses to attest to the marriage
• Affidavit stating that both the individuals are agreeing to marry each other on their own free will

How to Make Online Tax Payments Through PMC?

A new online method of Panvel Municipal corporation tax payment was introduced by the Government of Maharashtra in 2021. Since the citizens under Panvel Municipal Corporation have expressed their displeasure with the dual taxation structure, the municipal corporation offers various benefits to the people choosing to pay their tax online. Taxpayers were eligible for a 2% discount on any taxes paid online. The following is how you can pay property tax online in Panvel:

Step 1: You need to visit the official PMC Portal.

Step 2: Click on ‘View and pay your property payment’ under the ‘Online Service’ tab.

Step 3: On the resulting page, you need to search the concerned property using either Node number/Mobile Number/Taxpayer Name/Old Property Number/UPIC ID.

Step 4: You are then required to make your property tax payment using credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Please note that there is 1% transaction charge and 18% GST applicable on payments made using a credit card.

Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) Administration

The PMC is currently being headed by Mr. Sudhakar Deshmukh. In the absence of an elected legislature, he holds the position of Municipal Commissioner-cum-Administrator. The following are the city representatives of PMC:

Mayor: Dr. Kavita Chaoutmol

Deputy Mayor: Jagdish Gaikwad

Leader of the House: Paresh R. Thakur

Leader of Opposition: Pritam Mhatre

Commissioner of Police: Hemant Nagrale

How to Pay Water Bill Through PMC Online

One of the main online services provided by the PMC is the option to pay the water bill and tax completely online. The following is how you can pay your water bill online:

Step 1: You need to visit the official portal for PMC.

Step 2: You need to click on the ‘Check your water bill and fill’ option from the list of quick links on the left side of the page.

Step 3: Here you need to search for the property using any of the parameters from Code Number/Node sector number/Customer number/Contact number/Name of connection holder/name of society.

Step 4: Once you have found the due amount, you need to pay it using your credit card/debit card/netbanking/UPI.

Note: There is a 1% transaction fee and 18% GST charge applicable if you pay your water bill using a credit card.

Panvel Municipal Corporation Contact Information

The following are the contact for PMC if you ever need to reach out to them for support:

Address: Swami Nityanand Rd, Tal, opp. GOKHALE Marriage Hall, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206

Phone Number: 022 27458040

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